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TUESDAY, JUNE 9, 2020 Salem Restaurants to moves open up — and out farmers By Gayla Cawley, his establishment to outdoor dining Steve Krause and this week, with proper social dis- David McLellan tancing measures in place. market ITEM STAFF Hayes had already received ap- Rolly Hayes, owner of Rolly’s Tav- proval for that extension of the ern, spent a good part of Monday premises, which he has used in setting up an outdoor dining space the past, but he will have to seek to new in the front of his Lynn restaurant. further approval from the Lynn License Commission this week to ITEM PHOTO | OLIVIA FALCIGNO Like all other restaurant owners across Massachusetts, Hayes was convert the back of his restaurant, location Prince Restaurant has set up an outdoor tent for pa- given the green light from Gov. trons to practice safe social distancing. Charlie Baker to begin reopening RESTAURANTS, A2 By Gayla Cawley ITEM STAFF SALEM — The Salem Farmers Market will be a Harboring much different experience for customers this year as municipalities continue to abide by COVID-19 re- a vision in strictions. The farmers market will open for its twelfth sea- son on Thursday, but cus- Marblehead tomers won’t be shopping for fruits, vegetables and By Thor Jourgensen produce at its traditional ITEM STAFF location at Old Town Hall. Instead, the market will MARBLEHEAD — Environmental or- operate in the Bentley ganization Sustainable Marblehead is Academy Charter School shifting its focus to the place that has parking lot, located at 25 shaped the town’s history and economy — Memorial Drive. The new Marblehead Harbor. location, which allows The group announced speci c ideas for for more social distanc- helping keep the harbor clean even as it ing, was approved by the extended a wide-ranging invitation last School Committee two week for people to join a discussion on weeks ago, according to ways to protect the harbor. Gus Sousa, Salem Farm- “We are currently talking to many people ers Market manager. in our community who have commercial “We usually have be- and recreational interests in the harbor to tween 1,500 to 2,500 peo- include their ideas and concerns into our ple come to the market a future goals. Through this process, we are week,” said Sousa. “It’s listening and learning about some of the something that needs to most important issues impacting the har- be done. We have to abide bor, including water quality, sea level rise by the health and safety and the environmental impact of recre- rules put in front of us so In Lynn eld, a young ational boating,” Sustainable Marblehead we made a change. I think stated in an online post. the space is going to work Local sailor James Ashton will lead an out for everyone. We’re “Our Harbor One Ocean” working group going to have plenty of take on an old problem to solicit ideas from residents, businesses room.” and other community representatives. About 100 customers The group’s mission, state Sustain- will be allowed into the By Anne Marie Tobin tingly, along with 2019 graduate From left, Jamie able’s post, is “to commit to working with 24,000 square-foot park- ITEM STAFF David Blake — led a bursting-at- Veligor and Corey the Marblehead community to generate the-seams rally to protest Floyd’s Rice wait for the awareness and inspire action to protect ing lot to shop at a time. LYNNFIELD — Demonstra- death and heighten awareness of march to start our harbor and ocean.” The move to Bentley al- tions against unchecked police lows for more parking, the need to engage in anti-racial from Lynn eld Sustainable has reached out to local brutality toward people of color which gives customers dialogue. Floyd was a black man Middle School boatyards to nd ways to recycle marine have been sweeping the nation the option of remaining who died in Minneapolis while to the Lynn eld shrink wrap used to cover boats during in their cars if the market since the death of George Floyd handcuffed and in police custo- Common on Mon- the winter. A recycling bin for boat shrink is at capacity when they May 25. At the epicenter of many dy. Four police of cers involved day afternoon. wrap is located at the town transfer sta- arrive, according to infor- such protests are young people, in the incident have been red tion, 5 Wood n Terrace. mation from Salem Main who have mobilized to answer and are facing criminal charges, ITEM PHOTO | Coronavirus social distancing precau- Streets, which coordinates the call to action and are step- including Derek Chauvin, who is OLIVIA FALCIGNO tions may alter dockside, pier and beach the city’s farmers market. ping to the front lines to demand facing a second-degree murder activity this summer and Sustainable Due to a restriction on change. charge. Marblehead plans during the next few what can be sold at the Monday, a trio of Lynn eld Lynn eld Police Chief David months to work with the organization, market, there will be teens — Lynn eld High juniors about a third fewer ven- Maddie Mahan and Finn Mat- LYNNFIELD, A7 MARBLEHEAD, A2 dors than past years, Sou- sa said. To start, farms, bakeries, and seafood and prepared food vendors are allowed, but vendors are Swampscott to hold town election prohibited from selling crafts, soap, liquor and other nonfood items. June 30 with COVID-19 changes Allowing those restrict- ed vendors will be as- sessed by the city’s Board By David McLellan der to reduce social gathering tions” then “2020 Municipal Ear- or black-ink pen. Pens will be of Health at the end of the ITEM STAFF at polls due to the COVID-19 ly Ballot Application.” Print and provided for those who do not month, according to Sa- pandemic. According to a legal complete the application, and have them, and social distancing SWAMPSCOTT — Residents notice Town Clerk Susan Duplin scan/return via email, drop the will be expected and enforced at lem Main Streets. from all precincts will vote at the All customers and ven- is mailing to residents, these are application off at the 24-hour the polling location. same place — unless they choose dors are required to wear one-time changes. drop box at Town Hall, 22 Monu- Swampscott’s town election face masks and as of to take part in mail-only early The election will be held on ment Ave., or mail the document. was originally scheduled for Monday, customers will voting — at the upcoming town Tuesday, June 30, at Swampscott Applications may also be re- April 29, but was then pushed be allowed to shop with election. High School, 200 Essex St. Polls quested from Duplin at sduplin@ back to June 2, and now to June reusable bags, as long as Indeed, Swampscott’s town will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. swampscottma.gov, or by calling 30. the bags are not handled election will be different this In order to get an early-vote- (781) 596-4167. The decision to postpone the by anyone else, including year. The change to a single lo- by-mail-ballot application, visit Those who do vote at the high election a second time was made cation, as well as early-voting www.swampscottma.gov. Click school on June 30 should wear a SALEM, A3 changes, have been made in or- “Department: Town Clerk/Elec- mask and bring their own blue- SWAMPSCOTT, A3 COVID-19 New deaths reported in Peabody gets help for mental health Lynn, Peabody, Revere. A3 By Thor Jourgensen The demand for mental health support — nonpro ts focused on mental health and Lynn ITEM STAFF especially among Essex County’s most vul- substance use disorders. Pathways gets health nerable populations — continues to rise as “The fallout from the pandemic continues PEABODY — YMCA of Metro North and technology training fear and anxiety about the virus, unemploy- to raise concerns about health and, for many North Shore Community Action Programs, money. A3 ment and social isolation builds. people, where money for groceries and next Inc. will share coronavirus relief money to Opinion strengthen their mental health assistance This surging mental health crisis is a ma- month’s rent will come from,” said ECCF jor focus of the next round of grants from Es- President and CEO Beth Francis. “This sus- Brotherton: Pests in the work. house make me antsy. A4 Mental health providers, including the sex County Community Foundation’s Essex tained worry — compounded by the stress two Peabody agencies, are preparing for the County COVID-19 Response Fund, estab- associated with social isolation — means LOOK! “tsunami of need” that is heading their way lished in March to support nonpro ts on the many residents are constantly on edge.” Max Major brings his in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, frontlines of the pandemic response. The increased demand for mental health “Experiment to Lynn according to the Essex County Community The Fund released $805,000 in aid last Auditorium via Zoom. A8 Foundation (ECCF). week including $415,000 directed toward PEABODY, A3 OBITUARIES ..............................A2 SPORTS ................................ 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